Investec Aviation opens new $500m aircraft leasing equity fund

Investec Aviation Finance has launched its fourth aircraft leasing fund to acquire new, on-lease narrow and widebody aircraft. The new fund is targeting up to 50 aircraft acquisitions and has an expected lifecycle of seven years. The fund is open to institutions looking to gain exposure to aircraft leasing alongside an experienced manager and partner. The launch of this new fund, Investec Aircraft Syndicate, responds to on-going demand for alternatives and real assets as a complement to traditional asset classes with which it is uncorrelated. Investec’s commitment to the aviation sector has reached $6bn of aircraft assets under management, which